Job Information
Brookdale Senior Living Director of Claims, Litigation & Risk in Brentwood, Tennessee
Overview
Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.
Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
Variety of Associate Discounts
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
Responsibilities
Serves as a member of the Claims, Litigation & Risk team by actively analyzing, managing and providing legal counsel on incidents, claims, and lawsuits. This team member will also take lead on identifying and implementing risk mitigation measures.
Performs initial evaluations of professional liability and general liability claims and litigation, including research and analysis of applicable laws, application of regulations and policies as well as assessing exposure and liability, and determining litigation strategy.
Partners with, directs, and manages outside counsel on litigation strategy.
Participates in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials.
Proactively identifies legal risks and develops mitigation measures.
Provides legal and risk mitigation support to cross-functional teams through the claims and litigation process by conducting interviews, evaluating witness credibility, analyzing and compiling records and documents, and preparing status updates on litigation and claim.
Reviews and assists in the preparation of material pleadings.
Coordinates and oversees the record production process. Handles confidential, sensitive, proprietary and privileged information, reviews requests, assesses production costs and expenses, and conducts review and evaluation of records for relevance, responsiveness, and privileged.
Provides legal advice to cross-functional teams.
Operates independently and in coordination with other members of the Claims, Litigation and Risk team to develop and execute strategy for a variety of claims and litigation including, but not limited to, professional liability, general liability, commercial, and complex matters.
Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members, and other colleagues.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited institution.
Five (5) plus years litigating professional liability, general liability, and complex litigation matters.
Ability to handle confidential, privileged, proprietary, and sensitive information required.
Effective leadership skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Effective organization and communication skills.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Licensed to practice law and admitted to the bar in at least one state or the District of Columbia. Eligible for admission as an In-House Counsel in the state of Tennessee.
Management/Decision Making
Has strong analytic skills and an understanding of business organization and identifying and responding to issues. Uses sound, independent judgment and experience to perform initial evaluation and assessment of complex matters based on precedent, example, reasonableness, or a combination of these. Exercises sound judgment to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies. Effective leadership skills to direct and manage outside counsel. May present solutions to issues to a supervisor and collaborate with a team on implementation of solutions.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a proficient knowledge of the discipline and able to provide insight, advice and solutions on issues. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Team mentality. Motivated and willing to provide support to team members.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
Vision
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
Requires Travel: Occasionally
Requires Driving: Drives self (Tier 2)
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
$110,710 - $141,031 / year
Job LocationsUS-TN-Brentwood
CategoryLegal
Sub-CategoryLegal Support
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time
ID2024-246290
Location : NameLegal-NSH
Location : Address111 Westwood Place
Location : LocationUS-TN-Brentwood
Work LocationOn-Site
Brookdale Senior Living
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